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Shadow Lake.

Its Census reference point is in Eastern Puget Uplands, within Puget Lowland. Maple Heights-Lake Desire lies about 2.2 miles north of Shadow Lake by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Shadow Lake, Washington
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Shadow Lake, Washington · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Shadow Lake, Washington from above

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THE SETTINGEastern Puget Uplands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYKing County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Shadow Lake on the map

THE SHADOW LAKE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Eastern Puget Uplands setting.

Shadow Lake CDP has 5.19 square miles of land in King County. Its Census reference point is in Eastern Puget Uplands, within Puget Lowland.

A glacial lowland surrounds Puget Sound with islands, bays, peninsulas and rolling terrain. Moraines, outwash plains and river terraces create a varied setting beneath the region's maritime climate.

Regional context: Puget Lowland ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Shadow Lake and King County

Shadow Lake is associated with King County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

King County

Shadow Lake by land and water

The Census records 0.14 square miles of water within Shadow Lake, or 2.6% of its total area. It is 5.7 percentage points lower than the 8.3% recorded for King County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Shadow Lake CDP has 1.3 times the land area of nearby Maple Heights-Lake Desire CDP (4.07 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Shadow Lake land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Shadow Lake’s place name from its government

Shadow Lake is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Shadow Lake address as city approval. King County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Eastern Puget Uplands setting

Eastern Puget Uplands belongs to Puget Lowland. Do the survey and site records identify a terrace, former outwash plain or steeper edge along the proposed access route?

03

Check the route, beyond Maple Heights-Lake Desire

Maple Heights-Lake Desire is 2.2 miles north of the Shadow Lake reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Shadow Lake resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON SHADOW LAKE

USGS National Map

Begin at 47.4061° N, 122.0799° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Shadow Lake ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of King

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of King ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Shadow Lake data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Eastern Puget Uplands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Puget Lowland context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Washington landowner resources

Ecology water-right search

Official guidance and map links for researching Washington water rights.

Washington geology portal

DNR maps and data for geologic conditions, hazards, and subsurface records.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Shadow Lake.

Maple Heights-Lake Desire lies about 2.2 miles north of Shadow Lake by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Shadow Lake in context

NSEWMaple Heights-Lake Desire · 2.2 miles1Covington · 3.1 miles2Maple Valley · 3.4 miles3Hobart · 3.5 miles4Fairwood · 4.1 miles5East Renton Highlands · 4.7 miles6OUTER RING: 4.7 MILES
  1. 1
    Maple Heights-Lake Desire2.2 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Covington3.1 mi · city
  3. 3
    Maple Valley3.4 mi · city
  4. 4
    Hobart3.5 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Fairwood4.1 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    East Renton Highlands4.7 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Washington; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Shadow Lake
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Shadow Lake?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in King County. Shadow Lake’s 5.19 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Shadow Lake property in Eastern Puget Uplands?+

No. Eastern Puget Uplands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Shadow Lake boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Maple Heights-Lake Desire as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.2 miles north of Shadow Lake’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Shadow Lake?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Shadow Lake.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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